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Hello! I’m Michael C.P. Tan, a versatile educator and creative professional with over 20 years of experience spanning education, music, media production, IT infrastructure, and project management.
I have taught music and photography in MOE schools, coached students for performance exams (ABRSM, Rockschool, Trinity), and led media projects from concept to post-production. I am technically proficient with certifications in CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, PMP, SAFe6 Agilist, ICAgile, and HRM, and I stay active in education and the arts.
I’m also a Specialist Diploma graduate from Singapore Media Academy in Producer for Media Production, graduate from NTUC LearningHub in Agile IT Project Management and graduate from University of Lincolnshire and Humberside (UK) and Griffith University (Australia) in Human Resource Management.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Malay
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner
Korean
Beginner
Work Experience
Music/Photography Coach at MOE Schools
February 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Conduct lessons on Music (Band) or Photography in groups; guide students with skills and techniques; prepare for SYF competition; organise outings and studio/outdoor photography sessions; prepare for project work and showcase.
Music Coach at Symphony Music School
February 1, 2005 - September 30, 2023Coached students, managed stage and events, and provided photo and videography services; helped students achieve Grade 8 in music performance; integrated science and maths into teaching methods; on-location shoots; music composing and post-production.
Music Instructor / Enrichment Trainer at Asia Music School Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019Trained students to achieve Grade 8 in music performance; developed and enhanced teaching methods; integrated cross-disciplinary approaches for easier understanding.
Cinematographer / Photographer (Project Based) at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - PresentPlanning and content creation for music and corporate videos; on-location shoots with and without artists/clients; music composing and arrangement; post-production.
IT Support Specialist (Project Based) at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Setup network infrastructure; LAN/WAN support and troubleshooting; IT project planning, coordination, and execution; security SOP policy implementation.
Music Coach / Stage Management at The Esplanade Co Ltd
September 1, 2002 - May 31, 2004Managing stage, sound, and lighting; production setup and rundown; project management for events; liaising with artists and ALO; leading a team of staging staff.
Musician / Educator at Ocean Butterflies Intl.
August 1, 2007 - June 30, 2012Music coaching and arrangement; trained students in additional skills for music career; event photography for in-house artists.
Band Director / Instructor at Asia Music School Pte. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - November 1, 2019Directed and instructed school band activities; orchestration and performance planning.
Banquet Steward / Service Roles at Mandarin Orchard Hotel
March 1, 1991 - July 31, 1995Banquet steward and coffee house server; led a small team for functions; setup and turnover for events.
Hotel Roles - Marriott / Mandarin Orchard at Marriott Hotel / Mandarin Orchard Hotel
March 1, 1991 - October 31, 1998Banquet and service roles; led teams and managed function areas; function setup and turnover.
Retail / Customer Service at Kinokuniya Book Stores of Singapore
July 1, 1998 - March 31, 1999Customer service; store operations and daily reporting.
Music Coach / Photography Instructor at MOE Schools
February 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Conduct lessons on Music (Band) or Photography in groups; Guide students, impart skills; Preparing for SYF Competition and performance; Organise outings and visits to studios or outdoor for photography classes; Prepare them for project work and showcase their works
Drums Coach at Freelance / Self-Employed
October 1, 2023 - PresentCoaching drum students for leisure/exam based on Rockschool and Trinity Pop N Rock Syllabus with occasional worship music upon request; Coaching Saxophone and Flute students for leisure/exam based on ABRSM Syllabus with occasional pop music upon request
Music Coach / Stage Manager at Symphony Music School
February 1, 2005 - September 1, 2023Music coaching, network administration, concert stage management, photo and videography; Trained students to achieve Grade 8 in music performance; Developed and enhanced teaching methods with integration of science and maths for easy understanding
Cinematographer / Photographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2013 - PresentPlanning and content creation with storyline for music videos and corporate videos; On-location shoots with and without artist/client involved; Music composing and arrangement; Post production of music and video content with Final Cut Pro / Logic Pro
IT Support Specialist (Project Based) at Independent / Clients
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024Setup network infrastructure; LAN/WAN support and troubleshooting; Support IT project planning, coordination, execution, and implementation of security and SOP policy
Production Stage Manager at The Esplanade Co Ltd
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2004Managing stage, sound and lighting; Production setup and rundown for each event and performance; Project managing each event and liaise with artist and ALO for the performance; Leading and manage a team of staging staff
Customer Service at Kinokuniya Book Stores of Singapore Pte Ltd
July 1, 1998 - March 1, 1999Customer service; Store daily operation; Administrative duties for daily report
Banquet Steward and Coffee House Server at Mandarin Orchard Hotel
March 1, 1991 - July 1, 1995Banquet service; Team leadership; Setup and turnover for events
Banquet Steward and Team Lead at Marriott Hotel
August 1, 1995 - October 1, 1998Leading a small team; Banquet service; Setup and turnover for functions
Education
Grade 8 Drums (Distinction) at Trinity College London
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Diploma in Human Resource Management at University of Lincolnshire and Humberside (UK) and Griffith University (Australia)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000Honours in Wind Band Ensembles at London College of Music
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997GCE O Level at Singapore Examination and Assessment Board
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production & Management) – Producer at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025COMPTIA A+ Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023COMPTIA Network+ Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023COMPTIA Security+ Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Security Architecture 3 Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Project Management 3 Certificate at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Certificate in Copywriting at Udemy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Certificate in Network Configuration at NCIF
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Certificate in Network Administration and Maintenance at NCIF
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional – Leading with Agility (ICP-LEA) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026Certified SAFe6 Agilist at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026Project Management Professional (PMP) at NTUC Learning Hub
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production & Management) – Producer at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026Distinction in Grade 8 Drums at Trinity College London
January 1, 2017 - January 2, 2026Diploma in Human Resource Management at University of Lincolnshire and Humberside (UK) and Griffith University (Australia)
January 1, 2000 - January 2, 2026Honours in Wind Band Ensembles at London College of Music
January 1, 1997 - January 2, 2026GCE O Level at Singapore Examination and Assessment Board
January 1, 1993 - January 2, 2026Specialist Diploma in Media (Content Production & Management) – Producer at Singapore Media Academy
January 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026Qualifications
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional – Leading with Agility (ICP-LEA)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026SAFe 6 Agilist
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026PMP (Project Management Professional)
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026Data Analysis Fundamentals Using Microsoft Excel
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026Leadership In Devops
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026Leading SAFe (Certified SAFe Agilist)
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional – Leading with Agility (ICP-LEA)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026Certificate in Project Management
January 1, 2021 - January 2, 2026Fire Prevention Certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 2, 2026Certificate in Copywriting
January 1, 2020 - January 2, 2026Certificate in Network Configuration
January 1, 2019 - January 2, 2026Certificate in Network Administration and Maintenance
January 1, 2019 - January 2, 2026Power BI Data Visualization Certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 2, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Telecommunications
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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